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Mason Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 230 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Mason Elementary School is a small public school in the rural community of Mason, New Hampshire, serving 106 students in prekindergarten through Grade 5 as part of the highly rated Mason School District.

Mason is one of New Hampshire’s strongest-performing elementary schools, ranking 3rd out of 230 statewide schools and earning a five-star rating; its district ranks 2nd out of 166. In 2025–26, 83% of students were proficient in math, 86% in reading, and 84% in science—well above state averages of 44%, 55%, and 38%. The school’s Grade 5 results were especially impressive: 95% proficiency in math, 100% in reading, and 84% in science. Mason also compares favorably with nearby schools. Its math proficiency exceeded Clark-Wilkins School by 9 percentage points and Richard Maghakian Memorial School by 4 points. Its reading result was 31 points higher than Highbridge Hill Elementary School and 41 points higher than Heron Pond Elementary School.

The school’s statewide ranking has improved steadily, from 32nd in 2018–19 to 3rd in 2025–26, suggesting sustained success rather than a single strong year. Mason’s 12.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio is not the lowest among nearby schools, so its results cannot be explained simply by unusually lean class sizes. Families should note that comparisons are not always exact because many nearby schools serve fewer grades—for example, Hollis Primary School serves PK–3, while Mason serves PK–5. The main areas to monitor are annual fluctuations in reading and a gradual decline in science proficiency from 100% in 2022–23 to 84% in 2025–26. Even so, Mason stands out for exceptional academics, strong Grade 5 outcomes, and a consistently upward trajectory.

106

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,869

Per pupil spending ?

12.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

13 Darling Hill Rd.
Mason, NH 03048-4616

(603) 878-2962

District: Mason School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Asian:

3.8%

Hispanic:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2019 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Hampshire average (84% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of New Hampshire elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2019

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

New Hampshire avg46%

3^rd of 230

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 13 pts since 2019

From top 14% (2019) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 166Mason School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	97.1	3 of 230	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.5	8 of 223	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	9 of 234	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	13 of 237	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	78.1	32 of 231	86.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	99.1	1 of 184	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	15 of 187	92.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	96.9	3 of 229	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.0	9 of 222	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	6 of 228	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	28 of 233	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.7	84 of 229	63.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?

Reading86%+31 vs state

Science84%+46 vs state

Mathematics83%+39 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NH SAS Mathematics (2026)				NH SAS Reading (2026)				NH SAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13 Darling Hill Rd.	Mason	03048	Hillsborough County	Mason School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-2962	106	9	12.3	12.3%	101 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.1	3^rd of 230 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.5	8^th of 223 public elementary schools	96.4%	5		79.0	95.0	83.0		79.0	100.0	86.0	84.0	84.0	$20,869
Highbridge Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	171 Turnpike Road	New Ipswich	03071	Hillsborough County	Mascenic Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 878-4387	363	31	11.7	27.3%	348 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	47.2	124^th of 230 public elementary schools	46.1%		54.1	102^nd of 223 public elementary schools	54.3%	22	33.0	54.0		44.0	53.0	58.0		55.0			$14,245
Temple Elementary School	Public	K-4	830 NH Route 45	Temple	03084	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-1955	35	5	6.6	25.7%	34 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				29.0				43.0			$26,688
Richard Maghakian Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-3	22 Milford St.	Brookline	03033	Hillsborough County	Brookline School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4640	309	30	10.4	2.9%	288 (93.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)	79.0			79.0	66.0			66.0			$17,007
Milford Early Education Experiences	Public	PK-K	80 Heron Pond Road	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-1811	54	6	9.0	11.1%	49 (90.7%)	1 (1.9%)	3 (5.6%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Heron Pond Elementary School	Public	2-5	80 Heron Pond Rd	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-1811	552	45	12.2	22.5%	479 (86.8%)	7 (1.3%)	34 (6.2%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	25	182^nd of 230 public elementary schools	20.9%		31.2	163^rd of 223 public elementary schools	26.9%	19	33.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	42.0	52.0	41.0	45.0	26.0	26.0	$16,703
Florence Rideout Elementary School	Public	1-5	18 Tremont St.	Wilton	03086	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9229	211	21	9.8	22.3%	196 (92.9%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	41.4	141^st of 230 public elementary schools	38.7%		35	151^st of 223 public elementary schools	32.3%	10	46.0	57.0	38.0	46.0	40.0	54.0	54.0	50.0	33.0	33.0	$20,949
Jacques Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-1	9 Elm St.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-4434	276	29	9.5	13.8%	237 (85.9%)	3 (1.1%)	21 (7.6%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)								(n/a)											$17,865
Hollis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	36 Silver Lake Rd.	Hollis	03049	Hillsborough County	Hollis School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 324-5995	391	38	10.2	3.1%	336 (85.9%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.8%)	23 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)								(n/a)	72.0			72.0	70.0			70.0			$18,720
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9228	39	5	8.4	10.3%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$19,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Mason Elementary School

Is Mason Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Mason Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mason Elementary School?

Students at Mason Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Asian.

What district is Mason Elementary School in?

Mason School District

How many students attend Mason Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 106 students attended Mason Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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